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Old 22-08-2011, 12:20 AM   #1
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Default removing au falcon rear bumper

hey, i'm just wondering how to go about removing my rear bumper on my AU and replacing it with another one. any help would be appreciated.

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Old 22-08-2011, 07:26 PM   #2
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very easy remove 3plastic clips each side on wheelarch splash trays. behind each splashtray 1 14mm nut.open boot behind each tail light same size nut each side. underneath car on drivers side 2 pop rivets need drilling out.bar will slide of. problem solved.
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Old 22-08-2011, 08:26 PM   #3
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yeah easy job. Justtake your time and be careful putting on the new one.
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Old 22-08-2011, 08:45 PM   #4
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alright thanks guys, not too sure i'm confident drilling the rivets out, any pointers ? and if i do, how do i put the other rivets back on
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Old 22-08-2011, 08:56 PM   #5
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alright thanks guys, not too sure i'm confident drilling the rivets out, any pointers ? and if i do, how do i put the other rivets back on
Power drill, bit that fits the inside diameter of the rivet, drill gently (just enough to break the rivet and you can push pull it out). You can get a gun and rivet set from lots of places (Bunnings, Mitre 10 eve the $2 shop). Again for more you spend the better the rivet gun.
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Old 24-08-2011, 04:34 PM   #6
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hopefully it all goes well, the rivets in the door handles were fairly easy so this should be good!
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Old 24-08-2011, 08:13 PM   #7
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you dont have to replace the rivets drill or angle grind rivets of the bar and replace with a couple of threaded screws and nuts. problem solved
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i just did this some degreaser or other loosener on the inside nuts works a treat
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Old 09-07-2012, 09:58 PM   #9
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Anyone in Adelaide want to help me with this?
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Old 09-07-2012, 10:21 PM   #10
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Removing your rear bumber? I'm In Adelaide And can assist you if you want
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Old 09-07-2012, 10:27 PM   #11
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I would really appreciate that. I got the car Saturday, bumper tonight and I'll be damned if I can get those clips off.
I can pay cash/beer.
Send me a MSG if you're serious about helping.
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Old 09-07-2012, 10:44 PM   #12
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Which clips cant you get off? The riveted in ones?
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:08 PM   #13
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Yeah, inside the wheelarch.
I haven't done this sort of thing before, so any hands on help is appreciated
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:26 PM   #14
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The black clips on the wheel arch are those stupid plastic type I'm guessing that push in some pliers and swearing will get them out
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:33 PM   #15
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Haha, yeah that sounds just like them.
I really need to change it over. The current bumper looks hideous.
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Old 09-07-2012, 11:36 PM   #16
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Well I'm free Thursday if you want some help as I got work full time for the next two days
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Old 10-07-2012, 12:05 AM   #17
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I'll keep you posted. There is a smash repairer up the road from where I work, I'll get a quote off him tomorrow
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Old 10-07-2012, 10:03 AM   #18
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I'll keep you posted. There is a smash repairer up the road from where I work, I'll get a quote off him tomorrow
Have a go at getting it of at the wreakers
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Old 11-07-2012, 10:30 PM   #19
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Got it off and new one on.
I used a 13mm socket to remove the nuts from the bar.
14mm kept slipping.
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